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04/16/2008 04:26:38 PM · #1 |
| what is the best starting setting for studio portraits as far as shutter speed and aperture. I know I should leave my ISO at 100. |
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04/16/2008 04:43:03 PM · #2 |
i assume you talking about studio flashes? if so, the shutter speed won't affect the exposure, as the duration of the flashes will be less than 1/1000sec. so just make sure you keep the shutter speed between 1/90 and 1/500 sec.
iso 100 is correct, (i remember the lowest iso setting on the d50 is iso 200 though...) anyways the lowest, yes.
otherwise just experiment a little to get the right aperture, you can also play with the intensity of your strobes. i.e lowering the power by 3 steps to get more shallow DOF.
edit for spelling
Message edited by author 2008-04-16 16:44:42. |
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04/16/2008 04:44:41 PM · #3 |
| thanks... I have a d80 now, I just dont know how to change the cameras on here. I was told to use 1/125 second at F8 cause f8 is the sharpest in most lenses.. |
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04/16/2008 04:50:51 PM · #4 |
| well i assume you gonna use the 50 1.8 for studio shots right? the sharpness of that lens will be at maximum at F4 or F5.6 until F11 you won't notice a big difference in this range except for Depth of focus. on the d80 make sure you have adobe rgb, which will give you the best results for skin tones. |
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04/16/2008 04:53:28 PM · #5 |
| I have it set to adobe rgb.. what about the mode. Spot metering or.... |
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04/16/2008 04:55:43 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Dlove:
thanks... I have a d80 now, I just dont know how to change the cameras on here. I was told to use 1/125 second at F8 cause f8 is the sharpest in most lenses.. |
the syncspeed for your camera will be 1/250 which means that if your shutter speed if faster than that when using flashes you will get a black band in your pictures. the aperature is up to you depending on what you want to do but the more open the aperature the lower you'll have to adjust your lights. f8 is likely a good place to start, but don't feel forced to stay there, play around and find what works best for you. |
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04/16/2008 04:57:45 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Dlove:
I have it set to adobe rgb.. what about the mode. Spot metering or.... |
you mean exposure metering? you need to set manual, like i said fixed exposure time and then just settle your aperture with the power of your strobes. |
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04/16/2008 04:58:31 PM · #8 |
| thanks alot!! I need to practice because I ordered a thunder gray seamless backdrop as well as a super white seamless backdrop!! |
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04/17/2008 08:55:00 AM · #9 |
I have mine on ISO 200, 1/200 and F6.3, then go from there.
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04/17/2008 09:23:56 AM · #10 |
| I'm not sure about your specific camera, but I saw someone say the synch speed is most likely 1/250. Not for studio lights, that's for dedicated on board flashes. Usually 1/125 or 1/160 will work...I keep mine at 1/125. As far as aperture setting...don't think you need to stay at any particular setting. First set the power of your strobes, then use a lightmeter to get the proper exposure. I find myself usually around f11 or f13. If you really want to use a larger fstop like f8 or even 5.6 try turning the power of your strobes way down and meter for that. (wouldn't worry about that though, f11 looks great if properly lit) |
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04/17/2008 09:27:27 AM · #11 |
You don't really *need* a lightmeter though. You can nail the exposure easily in 3 shots maximum, if you don't get it right first time that is. I'm experienced enough with my lights I can get the exposure to taste after the first shot.
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04/17/2008 09:30:05 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by jschro:
the synch speed is most likely 1/250. Not for studio lights, that's for dedicated on board flashes. |
the sync speed has nothing to do with the flash (on board or studio). It is linked with your camera. Usually you would better be at the sync speed (by definition not above). Lower if you want to but not sure what you will gain for usual circumstances.
If I'm not mistaken the sync speed of the D80 is 1/200th. You should set you speed to that. ISO at 100 for maximum image quality. Aperture depends on what you want to achieve, but most likely F/8-F/11 for maximum DOF.
Then you set your lights to fit within that and fine-tune everything to your specific needs.
Message edited by author 2008-04-17 09:30:35. |
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04/17/2008 09:31:20 AM · #13 |
f5.6
1/200
iso 100
from there, i let canon's ettl do the rest ... for the money we pay ... canon should sent a guy over to help me
:)
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